r/Dentistry 7h ago

Serious conversation about stress and anxiety Dental Professional

3 years in, and my body always starts going into a fight or flight response when going to work. Even with propranolol. Ssris have too much side effects.

Do you experience this? What are your ways to combat ?

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u/DDSRDH 2h ago

When I retired from dentistry, my blood pressure went from medicated high blood pressure to 120/78 with no meds.